Happea's
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
95
Score
Happea's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Happea's was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed unsealed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter added to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter added to mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine removed from kitchen area and placed at dry storage area near bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine removed from kitchen area and placed at dry storage area near bathrooms. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe boxes of oil and salt store under bug zapper next to dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observe boxes of oil and salt store under bug zapper next to dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers in dishwasher area with old labels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed clean containers in dishwasher area with old labels. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed water at bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
64
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter added to mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to used a thermometer. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside hand washing sink at coffee station. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw or undercooked on menu. Product was identified on menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine removed from kitchen area and placed at dry storage area near bathrooms. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coach person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle not labeled with common name at hand washing sink at coffee station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor at dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at dishwasher area pans improperly stored. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal pans store under bug zapper on dishwasher machine area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in prep table in front counter with knife cuts that are not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observe boxes of oil and salt store under bug zapper next to dishwasher area. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at: reach in freezer, reach in cooler#2, and walk in cooler. Reach-in coolers are near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers in dishwasher area with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic forks stored on floor near coffee area. Manager removed box off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of white powdery substance not labeled at preparation area at kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touching dity cutting boards and then engaging in food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while Preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwashing facility.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all top surfaces of kitchen shelves from old food debris.
23-03-4
32
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
43
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed both certified managers Eduardo Valdemar 02-27-24 and Danny Omari 02-27-24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kal at 67 f for more then 4 hours sald cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
21-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Jul 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happea's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happea's on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happea's?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happea's.
How does Happea's compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Happea's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Happea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happea's have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happea's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Happea's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happea's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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